Kia Optima: Inspection
1. |
Check each part for cracks, damage
or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary. |
2. |
Check the bearing for damage,
abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly
if necessary. |
3. |
Check for coolant leakage. If
coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump
assembly.
A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal. |
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1.
Loosen the drain plug, and then
drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed.
2.
Remove the drive belt (A) after
turning the drive belt te ...